re: ESPN thinks the Pelicans will miss the playoffs and finish under .500(Posted by ShamelessPel on 8/14/13 at 12:26 pm to CocoLoco)

quote:If Davis continues to elevate his game, which must happen, the Pelicans become not just a good, but a dangerous young team.

Yup, I think we have the chance to be a GSW-esque team this year that, quite frankly, no one will want to play in the playoffs.

I expect a little bit of a rough patch in the beginning but if we can stay healthy, good lord, 82 games of chemistry could lead to us looking like a completely different team come playoff time. With health, I don't have a doubt in my mind we're in.

re: ESPN thinks the Pelicans will miss the playoffs and finish under .500(Posted by Cleanmatt on 8/14/13 at 6:58 pm to Suntiger)

quote:11 New Orleans Pelicans 37 45 .451

With all do respect, I believe the Pelicans finish a little better than this but miss the playoffs. I think the end up 9th in the west at 39-43, a game or two behind Minnesota for the final playoff spot.